Jockey charged with betting on racing

Racing Victoria stewards on Friday charged jumps jockey Paul Hamblin with betting on thoroughbred racing after it was revealed that he had placed 39 bets totalling $620.50 at a Melbourne TAB over three days last month.

Hamblin, 47, did not ride in any of the races he bet on. He had been fined and suspended twice before.

RVL steward Rob Montgomery, who headed the investigation, said that the bets were recorded at the Beaconsfield TAB and that the matter would be heard by the Racing and Appeals Disciplinary Board at a date to be fixed.